I was just wondering, because the MEga-Millions winner did not come forward yet.

I would want to remain anonymous...I don't want to be on the evening news holding one of those Super Huge checks with a cheesy smile on my face.

I would just like my money, privately. No pictures, stories, or appearances on the news.

I'd totally remain anon

Definitely remain anon. If not, everyone would have a hand out.

Anonymous.

I don't think being anonymous is an option, the press would be all over you, but I'd definitely choose that if I played the lottery

I'd prefer remaining anonymous; however, since that's probably not a likely choice (as Nessa said, the media would cover the story), then I probably wouldn't mind too much. I wouldn't want to be the sole focus of attention for too long, but if I was mentioned in a short blurb, it wouldn't bother me.

and after one of us won, we'd move to brazil and buy an army to invade argentina

If the lotteries here are anything like the ones at home, if you want the prize you can't remain anonymous, part of the deal is press coverage.

With that being said, I'd sure as heck would wish it to keep it quiet!

Grab the check, smile for the camera, and run.

My strategy as well.

Retire young and live off the interest after buying a home in major cities all over the world.

Remain anonymous. However, with this country's addiction to living vicariously through the lives of others via the media, there's no way that would happen.

I'd definitely go public. I'd make the big announcement right here on VJ, as I'm calling the travel agent to arrange my monthly 21 day trips to the Philippines until the Visa process is completed.

Anonymous. Heck, knowing me, even my family wouldn't be able to tell I'm suddenly a multi-millionaire. They'd probably think I got a big bonus at work or something

I never play so I would never have a problem.

Winning a multi-million dollar lottery is not what I'd call a "problem"

But if you think it is, and if you ever do, then give me a call. I'll be more than happy to manage your problem for you.

Go for anonymous.

I'd remain anonymous

Break off my immediate fam a nice piece of change

Sell my things here, but buy a home either in FL or ATL (basically somewhere with decent weather and close to a big city)

And me and hubby would move back to Jamaica

I'd try to remani anon. When you have this kind of ca$h you get uncalled "friends" from everywhere

But I might pack it in and move to her country!

I would accept the check, smile for the press and probably say something cheesy like using the money to buy a tank of gas. Afterall I would be a millionaire with a lot more time on my hands.

Remain Anonymous due to the fact that you can get alot of false friends and stuff like that.

Stay anonymous.

Don't play.

I'll prefer to remain nameless. I have enough family thank you very much.

anonymous

I'd prefer that no one know.

However, Mags would probably figure it out after I brought home my 4th new bike in a week and construction started on my new 2 story garage/shop....

i'd remain anonymous. until i bought a 2 million dollar commercial during the superbowl to read off a list of people that could kiss my azz!

I would remain anonymous.

Imagine the flood of VJers asking for money to cover their immigration costs!

I know Powerball says that a condition of claiming the prize is that you allow yourself to be publicly known for publicity purposes. If you don't want to do that, you don't get anything. However, you could probably buy a new identity with 50 million.

I'd do my best to remain anonymous as well. I don't need a lot of people around me with their hands out. I'd give money to my family and CLOSE friends and then hubby and I would quit our jobs in a second.

I'd take care of my family and make sure they were financially at ease...

We'd probably buy a house in Germany and upgrade here.....

I don't think I'd "go public".

Same here

I would take care of my family first and make sure they are financally secured.
Then buy a house in the USA and a house in Turkey! ahhh such wishful thinking

Remain anonymous...but move to London...

You usually don't have a choice though - I believe you must allow the lottery to publicize it if they so choose.

Of course, we all know what happened when Hurley won the lottery and got on TV...

Apparently I'm not one of those in the know. Who's Hurley?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_%22Hurley%22_Reyes

he had the bad luck because he used the unlucky numbers not because he was on TV ...

I'd keep it private, but I'd let my boss know that I work because I like to -- and I might ask for a raise, just to put management on good behavior.